The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-10-02
WHAT rs CONC ON IN sounrr.

Newport, Lanox, Long Island, New JsrA
eey. and, indeed, every place within reason.
allie distance. have emptied themselves into
New York this week, whore the marine parade
OF Tuesday was ALMOST better worth seeing
than tho race that thousands came to watch.
An English yachting man. fresh from the IN.
bilee regatta at Cowes declared that the num-
Der Of pleasure craft far exceeded the display
In the solont; indeed he doubted whether AZ
many were ever before assembled at any one
place In tho world. And as for the men and
women that crowded their decks, they were Of
every race, tribe. and profession that this Co.'S
mopolltan city can produce. Cabinet officers,
Admirals aud Reaf-Admirals. Commodores
and Vice. Commodore. Generals, Colonies. and
Lieutenants. Reverends and Right Revoronds.
club men, Wall street men. fishermen, work.
men-all aorts and conditions OF men indeed.
and all equally Interested In the result Of the
great international contest
Lenox, which week before was In whiri
OF gayoty. was diverted by every male hiped,
with the exception Of the ever-faithful fog
eigners. and % mist and rain settled down
upon the mountain tops, afternoon teas and
receptions became very dismal functions In
deed. N. Itajuba, the Brazilian Minister. took
advantage Of the general gloom to give his
farewell dinnerat sherry's. which. with the ss.
distance OF hi5 confr6res Of the Legations.hs
made very charming for the ladies' present,
among whom were Mrs. William D. Sloane.
Miss Frelingluysen. and Miss Adele Grant.
The absence bf Mrs. Whitney was much regret
ted. and as tie foreign Ministers will soon turn
their backs upon the mountains and return to
Washington 1t is doubtful whether the season
at Lenox cab be resuscitated. y
Newport D very much In the Same condition
as Lenox. Hotels are barred and bolted. oot-
tages dismtntled, and, although the beauty OF
Indian sumner BY the sea 10 something to
bask and tevei In, it ie likely this year to be
enjoyed bJ the large property holders only.
All the ltsser watering PLACES, too. have fold.
cd their tdnts and gono into winter quarters.
Tho Richfeld season closed with the departure
OF Mr. r. W. Taller and his fourth hand.
which. altar doing good service in the cause Of
picnics. excursions, and general pleasure DIV.
ing. started on its journey home Last week
seabright, where the summer days have been
made short and bright BY many hospitable en-
teri ailments, had its last afternoon tea ct the
beautiful residence Of Mrs. Joseph Low on Fri
day last. Mrs. John Hone. Mrs. William Street,
Miss Newcombe. and Miss Zerega were among
the guests. and tho little colony exchanged
their farewell greetings with genuine regret.
Many OF them went from SeabriSht to Staten
Island. whore gay party, chaperoned by Mrs.
William Street, were entertained right royalty
by Mr.. Duncan Cameron ct his fathers spa
cious country house. co."
Sir Roderick Cameron's town residence win
not be occupied by him during the winter. Tho
delicate health OF his second daughter. Miss
Kitty Cameron. who was to have been one Of
this seasons d6butantes, makes 1t necessary
for her to spend the winter In the south Of Eu.
rope Sir Roderick and Miss Cameron win
I n q rs fora he Among tho ahsentaea q.
Mrs L. p. Morton and her daughters are also
going abroad and will sail In o few weeks. 80
that the winter months will probably zee as
largo number Of New York society people in
Parts, Rome. and Nice as were assembled last
month at Homburg. where pretty women were
at q discount by reason Of the shoals Of Amer.
leans gathered thare.
Among others at Homburg who received and
dispensed a good deal Of hospitality among
the best set Of English and Americans was
Mrs. William Rogers. q daughter OF the late
Gen. J}mes Wadsworth. whose eldest
daughter Is Just on the verge Of woman
hood. and will be presented and introduced By
her aunt drs Adair. at the next London Goa
son. Mn Adair, who since her second widow
hood Is 90 OF the LARGEST landowners In Ire-
land. hfkept open house In London this sum-
mer. 81 With her sister. Mrs. Arthur Post
holds charming position In English society.
The Engagement Of Miss Hildegarde Del.
richs l Mr.. Henderson Of the Anchor line
Of sts4 hers has been announced. but as the
announcement Of an engagement in these
days not always Q guarantee Of Its truth.
due advance must be made for possible
blund6 and mistakes. Miss Oelrichs Is
charming girl. and so renowned for her skill
and plbk in the hunting aeld that . life ON the
frontid would seem to suit her better than
any otkr When In Scotland at Balmaoaan.
Mr.. Brtlley Martins place, she brought down
large Ag with her rife, and last wintor won
golden pinions among the mighty hunters Of
the vii West by shooting grizzly bear In the
Rocky fountains.
The Engagement of Misc Maud Robbins,
daugi3r Of MIRA Henry Ascher Robbins. and
one oDiast winters debutantes. to Mr. Bard
MoVidhr. son OF the late Rev. William A. No
vickaI Is also currently reported.
Card are out for tho marriage Of Miss
Franct Burial Strong. daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. 1nismin W. Strong. to Mr.. Howsri Her.
rick d nrv. son Of the late Joshua Henry.
which, will take place ON Wednesday. October
10, at Ion Church. at O'Clock In the afternoon.
InvAticns to relatives and intimate friends
only Two also been issued for the wedding OF
Mrs. lice Sutton Whitney ami Mr.. E. Ely God.
dsrd khich L. appointed for Thursday nex,.
Thu bnsagement recently announced Of Sen.
ator bseph Hawley Of CONNECTICUT and Miss
Edit Aoraer has made quite an excitensntin
Philadelphia. whore the charming young Eng.
lish woman and her friend and ooadiS.
tor. Miss Fisher. are Weu known -
aeti} hospital nurses and assistants In the
war; Of the Philadelphia alhshouse Their
faithful service Of moro than four years has
donI much to alleviate tho condition of the
sicHk Ind suffering poor, and Mis- Hornor.when
shef translated to washington. will be deeply
reabtted In the circle that sheaeaves.
ne serious illness Of Mr.. ia mes Brown Pot.
te1ollowing 30 soon upon t1at Of Mr.. Girls
WI Lorillard. has created mitch anxiety and
vet among the friends Of 18TH young men.
III Lorillard is ut his father'i house In Filth
ayhue, and is slowly recovering. Mr.. Potter
is}t the Brevoort House. aud 70 his case has
BIN complicated with internal trouble some
the must elapse under even the most tavora.
u conditions. before he can become sufh.
entity convalescent to get sbott.
The hunting season was opeIed by run OF
10 Hampton Hunt hounds amt ng the Shinne-